South Kensington-Chelsea

Harrods
87–135 Brompton Rd SW1X 7XL
+44 20 7730 1234
M-Sa 10:00-20:00
tube: Knightsbridge

The most famous store in London, favoured by the British establishment and owned by Mohamed Al-Fayed. Fairly strict dress code so do not turn up looking like a backpacker and expect to gain entrance.

Harvey Nicholls
109-125 Knightsbridge SW1X 7RJ
+44 20 7235 5000
M-Sa 10:00-20:00
tube: Knightsbridge

Large department store full of designer goods and an excellent cafe.

Sloane Street
Sloane Street

Lined with high-end designer label stores.

The Duke of York Square Shopping Complex

Has a range of spacious branches of popular fashion chains, but lacks some of the road's character, however the small adjoining public space of Duke of York square is a welcome place for a rest between shopping, and a popular place to hang out.

The Hummingbird Bakery
47 Old Brompton Rd, South Kensington
+44 20 7584 0055
A regular size cupcake ranges from £1.55-1.85
Opposite of the South Kensington tube station

A nice little bakery with wonderful cupcakes. Try their red velvet cupcake that is incredibly popular with the locals.

King's Road

One of London's smartest fashion streets, having evolved from the cutting-edge of bohemia and innovative fashion in the 60s to a more genteel place to indulge in retail therapy, albeit with a notable presence of trendy young Londoners including many so called Sloane Rangers. It is a very attractive street that retains the atmosphere of a small town whilst being in the heart of a huge city. There is a huge range of fashion stores from upmarket chains to one-off boutiques, as well as variety of other shops, complimented by cafés, restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs. There is an obvious affluence to the road without any bling or snobbiness. King's Road stretches south-west from here for miles, though the best of the shopping is in the first mile.